December 13, 2014 10:29 AM EST
Even mega star Angelina Jolie isn’t immune to getting chicken pox!
The actress, 39, recorded a video message that was posted on YouTube Friday explaining that she’s come down with the itchy viral infection and will not be able to attend upcoming press events for Unbroken , which she directed.
“I just wanted to be clear and honest about why I will be missing the Unbroken events in the next few days, which is that I found out last night that I have chicken pox,” says Jolie, who appears to have some of the tell-tale blisters on her chest and neck. “I will be home, itching and missing everyone, and I can’t believe it because this film means so much to me.”
The mother of six continues to express her disbelief in the 39-second clip. “I just can’t believe it!” she says. “But such is life … I send everyone my love and hope everything goes well.”
This article was originally published on People.com
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